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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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